Musician D4vd Allegedly Named as Suspect in Fatal Case of Teen Found in Tesla

The performer known as D4vd became named as a person of interest in the death of Celeste Rivas, a teenager who disappeared and was later discovered deceased inside the artist's Tesla car in September, according to law enforcement.

Discovery of the Deceased

The decomposed corpse of Rivas, aged fifteen, was located in this past autumn inside the frunk of a ebony Tesla linked to D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke. This automobile had been cited in a Hollywood Hills and subsequently seized at a tow yard in the metropolitan area.

Chronology of Events

Police suspect that Rivas probably succumbed in the springtime, stating that D4vd had apparently helped in cutting up and disposing of the remains. The artist has refused to cooperate in the probe, per a police representative.

This adolescent Rivas was originally noted as disappeared from a city 60 miles from Los Angeles in spring 2024. The body was subsequently located in the singer's Tesla after workers at Hollywood Tow alerted a foul smell originating from the car.

Investigation and Official Statements

This reason for demise has yet to be determined, but the coroner's office commented that Rivas seems to have been dead inside the automobile for an lengthy duration before being found.” Police are viewing her death as a murder.

Background on the Singer

The Houston artist had been issued a violation in the Hollywood Hills just less than two weeks before Rivas was found in the automobile, after violating the short-term parking limit. Residents in the Hollywood Hills mentioned that the Tesla had been stationed in the area for more than 30 days.

Celeste's brother commented that the household was informed that Rivas was acquainted with the artist and that she was headed to see a movie with him just before she disappeared.

D4vd, referred to as “David,” is a originally from New York musician famous for the popular songs “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me.” D4vd and his agent were living at a LA property in the Hollywood area in September, as stated by the property's owner, until law enforcement searched the residence.

D4vd has contracted with Darkroom and Interscope. D4vd was traveling for performances at the period Rivas's corpse were discovered, but terminated those performances subsequent to the discovery of Rivas's remains.